Novotel London Waterloo, LondonNovotel London Waterloo in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 406 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $403 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel London Waterloo is a 4-star hotel situated near the River Thames. It sits within walking distance of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye. The property contains 187 air-conditioned rooms and serves both business travellers and families. Facilities include a gym, sauna, meeting rooms, and an on-site restaurant serving international food. The hotel follows Woke eco-rules, which include opt-in cleaning services. Guests can access secure parking for an extra charge and bring pets. While the rooms are spacious, some bathroom layouts feature a split toilet and shower design. The interior was updated in 2017.What stands out

Close to major attractions

On-site gym and sauna

Pet friendly

Meeting rooms available

Watch out for

Split bathroom layouts

Parking requires an extra fee

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